Kitchen Manager

Lead the Kitchen, Build the Team! Join Smitty’s Meadowood as a Kitchen Manager! Why You’ll Love Working Here: Positive, team-first kitchen culture grounded in respect and accountability Opportunities for leadership growth and career development A role where you can truly make an impact on team performance and operations Supportive leadership that values your experience and input Competitive compensation and benefits The Role - What You’ll Do: As a Kitchen Manager at Smitty’s, you’ll lead the back-of-house team and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high standards every day. Lead, coach, and develop your back-of-house team Manage scheduling, labor, and daily kitchen operations Oversee inventory, ordering, and food cost controls Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation meet Smitty’s standards Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety compliance Keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment Collaborate with front-of-house and handle guest feedback professionally Identify opportunities to improve performance, systems, and results The Requirements - What You Need: Experience in kitchen or hospitality leadership Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to lead confidently in a fast-paced environment A focus on food quality, consistency, and team development Clear communication and problem-solving skills Availability for evenings, weekends, and full-time hours A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement Our Mission Statement: Happy Team. Happy Guests. Every Day.We live by it, and it shows in every shift we work. Our Team Brings the HEEAT: Hospitable Enthusiastic Efficient Ambitious Team-Oriented We call it bringing the HEEAT and it drives everything we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smitty’s Restaurant and Lounge